
Banana Cream Chocolate Truffles
This truffle recipe was created from ripe bananas and my imagination, and the outcome blew my family and friends away!...

Feta-Stuffed Chicken
When my husband and I were first married, I only knew how to make a few meals that we’d rotate...

Cherry-Glazed Roast Pork
this tender roast looks elegant...yet it's easy to prepare. I use it as a year-round main dish for holidays and...

Rhubarb Swirl Cheesecake
I love cheesecake and my husband loves chocolate, so this is a favorite dessert of ours. The rhubarb adds a...

Marinated Asparagus with Blue Cheese
Asparagus marinated in vinaigrette and dotted with cheese makes an awesome side. We’re blue cheese fans, but you might like...

Lemon-Raspberry Ricotta Pancakes
I was raised in a home where stacks of freshly cooked pancakes were the norm every Sunday morning. I keep...

Tiramisu Crepes
Delicate crepes, filled with creamy mascarpone cheese and laced with vanilla and a hint of coffee liqueur, always make for...

Deviled Crab Dip
Because blue crabs are so plentiful in Maryland, we're always looking for new ways to enjoy them. This recipe is...

Black Forest Pie
With three active children, I don't usually fuss with fancy desserts. This one is simple but impressive--it's the one I...

Crunchy Chocolate Mint Balls
Get a jump on the holidays by making these four-ingredient truffles and tucking them away in the freezer to save...

Chicken with Cherry Sauce
This tender moist chicken bakes in a savory sauce that combines cherries with soy sauce, orange juice and ginger. It's...

Chicken Stuffed with Walnuts, Apples & Brie
When I want a simple-to-do weeknight dinner, I often turn to chicken. In this recipe, the stuffing combines sweet and...

Chocolate Caramel Fondue
It's easy to keep the ingredients for this rich fondue on hand in case company drops by. I serve it...

Cinnamon Crisps
I first tried this recipe when I still lived at home. My dad especially loved them.—Sarah Bueckert, Austin, Manitoba

Hazelnut-Espresso Sandwich Cookies
The inspiration for this cute cookie came from my sister's description of a hazelnut cookie she tried in Italy. She...

Fudge-Topped Brownies
If you love brownies and fudge, why not combine the two? Mix up a pan of these exquisite brownies for...

Cream Cheese and Swiss Lasagna
I like to fix the chunky meat sauce for this dish the day before, so the flavors can blend. It...

Heavenly Surprise Cupcakes
The recipe for these filled and frosted cupcakes was handed down by my mother-in-law, who taught this fledgling cook what...

Color It Ruby Salad
Just looking at this bright red salad cheers me up—and then I get to taste it! For garnish, sprinkle on...


Chocolate Buttermilk Squares
Every time I take these squares to a potluck, my pan comes back clean. At home, they vanish as fast...

Coffee Shop Fudge
This coffee fudge recipe is one that my son, Jackson, and I worked on together. After several efforts, we decided...

Peach-Glazed Beef Filets
I love combining fruits and chiles to make flavorful glazes. This recipe has evolved over the years. It uses ancho...

Strawberry Peach Melba
I get "oohs" and "aahs" when setting out this cool, fruity dessert. It combines my three all-time favorites-peaches, strawberries and...

Maraschino Cherry Almond Bread
Pretty bits of maraschino cherries peek out of every piece of this bread, turning its moist interior bright pink. The...


Springtime Beignets & Berries
I've always loved beignets, but never thought I could make them myself. Turns out they're easy! Sometimes I'll even make...

Caramel Fudge Cheesecake
It's hard to resist this chocolaty cheesecake with its fudgy crust, crunchy pecans and gooey layer of caramel. I combined...

Strawberry Cream Floats
When it starts warming up in Colorado, my kids ask for ice-cold treats. This rosy pink cream float is one...

Chocolate-Glazed Coconut Almond Cheesecake
My idea was to make a cheesecake taste like my favorite candy bar, which has chocolate, coconut and almonds. This...

White Chocolate Lime Mousse Cake
The line at the dessert table convinced me this cake was a winner when I served it at a party....